On state highways, members of the Ionia County Road Commission were working hard to keep the lanes salted and clear before and throughout the snowfall. ICRC Superintendent Scott Peterson said the workers spread salt on highways, use a 50-50 mixture of salt and sand on blacktop and place sand on gravel roads to increase motorists' safety.

Peterson added all plowing and salting went smoothly throughout the early morning hours, and as the sun came out, it helped increase the melting process.

Schools began closing and canceling events Thursday evening, and by Friday every student in the county was able to celebrate a snow day. Many sporting and local events, however, still continued as normal Friday evening.